Apple Mac Mini “Core 2 Duo” 2.53 Late 2009
(Server) Specs
Mac Mini – MC408LL/A – Macmini3,1 – A1283
About this Mac
The Mac Mini is the first BYODKM – Bring Your Own Display Keyboard and Mouse device that was created by Apple. It is able to provide a relatively cheap device to people who wanted to experience the feel of a Mac while leaving them in the comfort of personally preferred display and input options from third parties. The price point also makes the device accessible to a wider range of individuals, consider this device as the entry level into the brand. It runs on a 2.53 GHz Intel “Core 2 Duo” (P8700) processor and has an NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor installed. It is a convenient means to get the best of all the possible worlds that users could combine.
2.53 GHZ Core 2 Duo
4 GB
500 GB HDD x2
Plugged-in
Storage & Memory
The device is built with dual 500 GB Serial ATA hard drives storage with a storage speed of 5400 RPM.
Screen Size and Resolution
The Mac Mini comes without its own native display but it supports a Single Display of up to 1920×1200 resolution.
OS & Processor
The Mac Mini has Mac X Server 10.6.1 pre-installed on it. The processor that powered the computer is the 2.53 GHz Intel “Core 2 Duo” (P8700) processor. Its graphics processor is a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256 MB of memory shared with the system.
Memory & Architecture
The device is built with a 3 MB on-chip level 2 cache and 4 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500) memory. This is centered on a 64-bit architecture.
Upgradability
Although the Mac Mini comes with 4 GB of RAM it can be upgraded to up to 8 GB of RAM. The Operating System of the Mac Mini can also be upgraded from its pre-installed Mac OS X 10.6 (10A432) up to MacOS X 10.11.x. This Mac Mini has the following dimensions and weight 50.8mm×165.1mm×165.1mm and weight of 2.9 lbs (1.32 kg).
Inclusive Features
The Mac Mini includes the following features and ports:
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A Power Adapter (100V-240V, 110W maximum)
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Optional AirPort Extreme ( 802.11a/b/g/n).
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Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
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One FireWire 800 port
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8X DL “SuperDrive”
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1 DVI-to-VGA adapter included
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Introduced:October 20, 2009 |
Discontinued: June 15, 2010 |
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Display Details |
Memory |
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Display Support |
Single Display |
Level 1 Cache |
32k/32k |
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Resolution |
1920×1200 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
3 MB (on chip) |
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Processor |
RAM Type |
PC3-8500 DDR3 |
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Processors |
1 (2 Cores) |
Min. RAM Speed |
1066 MHz |
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Architecture |
64-Bit |
Standard RAM |
4 GB |
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Speed |
2.53 GHz |
Maximum RAM |
8 GB |
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Type |
Core 2 Duo (P8700) |
RAM Slots |
2 |
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Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
None |
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FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
1066 MHz |
Video Card |
GeForce 9400M |
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Cache Bus Speed |
2.53 GHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
Integrated |
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ROM/Firmware |
EFI |
Standard VRAM |
256 MB |
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EFI Architecture |
64-Bit |
Maximum VRAM |
256 MB |
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Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
500 GB HDD x2 |
Standard Optical Drive |
None |
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Storage Speed |
5400 RPM |
Standard Ethernet |
10/100/1000Base-T |
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Storage Dimensions |
2.5″ (9.5 mm) x2 |
Standard Modem |
None |
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Storage Interface |
Serial ATA (3 Gb/s) x2 |
Standard Air Port |
802.11a/b/g/n |
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Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
2.1+EDR |
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Type |
N/A |
USB Port 2.0 |
5 |
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Battery Life |
N/A |
FireWire (800) |
1 |
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Description |
Keyboard |
None |
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Case Type |
Cuboid |
Inclusive Input |
None |
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Form Factor |
Mac Mini |
S-Video Output |
None |
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Apple Order No |
MC408LL/A |
Microphone |
None |
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Apple Subfamily |
Late 2009 |
Headphone |
1 |
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Apple Model Number |
A1283 (EMC 2336) |
Sound Out |
None |
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Model ID |
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Power Adapter |
1 |
